See some of Europe’s most popular destinations over 11 days. Experience captivating cities like Paris, Barcelona, Florence and Rome!
Visit Europe's finest cities on this action-packed, 11-day tour from Amsterdam to Rome. See the sights of Paris, taste French wine and soak up the glamour of the French Riviera. Experience Barcelona’s vibrant culture, Florence’s mesmerising art and Rome’s ancient history. This Europe tour leaves you with lifelong memories!
Hotel in Amsterdam
Hotel in Rome
10 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels)
10 Nights
(3 & 4 star hotels)
10 Breakfasts | 4 Dinners
10 Breakfasts
4 Dinners
Air-conditioned coach
Air-conditioned coach
Fully-guided tour
Fully-guided tour
Hotel in Amsterdam | 07:30 AM
Hotel in Rome | 08:30 AM
Welcome to the start of this exciting Europe tour! Meet up with your tour leader and group in Amsterdam this morning. Then, board the coach and hit the road to Ghent! Enjoy an orientation tour and free time to explore this charming Belgian city. Next, travel to Paris. Enjoy an evening driving tour of this world-famous city before dinner.
Look forward to free time in this Belgian port city which enchants with its medieval market squares. Take this opportunity to taste authentic Belgian cuisine!
Look forward to free time in this Belgian port city which enchants with its medieval market squares. Take this opportunity to taste authentic Belgian cuisine!
Take a guided drive through Paris, spotting iconic sights like L’Opéra Garnier, the Tuileries Gardens, the Seine, Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and more!
Take a guided drive through Paris, spotting iconic sights like L’Opéra Garnier, the Tuileries Gardens, the Seine, Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and more!
Discover the magic of Paris today. Join Paris je t’aime - an experience-filled excursion that includes visits to Galeries Lafayette, a famous macaron shop, a Seine River cruise and a visit to Montparnasse Tower. Tonight, join the optional evening in Montmartre and stroll around this charming neighbourhood before enjoying a three-course dinner! After, choose to see an authentic cabaret show!
A day of Parisian highlights awaits! Taste macarons, explore Galeries Lafayette, see the city on a River Seine cruise and much more.
A day of Parisian highlights awaits! Taste macarons, explore Galeries Lafayette, see the city on a River Seine cruise and much more.
Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.
Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.
Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!
Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!
The tour continues through the picture-perfect French countryside towards Toulouse. Enjoy a wine tasting along the way in a small, medieval village. Embark on a guided tour this evening. Toulouse is filled with awe-inspiring Renaissance architecture and has been nicknamed “La Ville Rose” (The Pink City) thanks to its terracotta brick buildings. Enjoy dinner with the group tonight.
Taste some of the vintages that have placed Toulouse on the world wine map!
Taste some of the vintages that have placed Toulouse on the world wine map!
Tour this beautiful French city nicknamed “La Ville Rose” (The Pink City)! Learn more about its history and rich culture.
Tour this beautiful French city nicknamed “La Ville Rose” (The Pink City)! Learn more about its history and rich culture.
Wave au revoir to Toulouse and cross the border into Andorra, one of the smallest countries in Europe. Enjoy free time before travelling to Barcelona. Welcome to the bustling capital of Catalonian Spain! Enjoy a driving tour showcasing some of the city's top attractions including the mesmerising Sagrada Família. Dinner is included at the hotel tonight.
Enjoy a comfort stop in this tiny country with free time to explore and grab lunch in the sixth-smallest nation in Europe.
Enjoy a comfort stop in this tiny country with free time to explore and grab lunch in the sixth-smallest nation in Europe.
In this city renowned for its unique architecture, see incredible sights such as the fantastical Sagrada Família, and more of Antoni Gaudí’s spectacular modernist landmarks.
In this city renowned for its unique architecture, see incredible sights such as the fantastical Sagrada Família, and more of Antoni Gaudí’s spectacular modernist landmarks.
Make the most of a full free day to explore Barcelona today! To fully immerse yourself in this vibrant city, join the Highlights of Barcelona optional excursion. This is truly the best way to tick off multiple Barcelona highlights in one day! Tonight, choose to join the Flamenco Show and Dinner optional excursion for a night filled with Spanish flavours!
See Barcelona’s iconic highlights including the Sagrada Família and Palau Güell! Visit the famous La Boqueria market and the historic Barrio Gótico.
See Barcelona’s iconic highlights including the Sagrada Família and Palau Güell! Visit the famous La Boqueria market and the historic Barrio Gótico.
Enjoy a vibrant Flamenco performance along with a buffet dinner serving up Spanish delights and unlimited drinks!
Enjoy a vibrant Flamenco performance along with a buffet dinner serving up Spanish delights and unlimited drinks!
Leave Barcelona and head to scenic Sète for an orientation tour of this canal-lined port city. Visit the ancient, 1st-century Roman Pont du Gard aqueduct before continuing to charming Avignon in Provence. Join the optional excursion to explore top landmarks like the Palais des Papes and enjoy a traditional, three-course Provençal dinner.
Enjoy an orientation tour of this scenic coastal city in the South of France. Sète is famous for its canals and seafood!
Enjoy an orientation tour of this scenic coastal city in the South of France. Sète is famous for its canals and seafood!
Marvel at the Pont du Gard, a towering Roman aqueduct with three tiers of arches that once supplied Nîmes with 44 million gallons daily.
Marvel at the Pont du Gard, a towering Roman aqueduct with three tiers of arches that once supplied Nîmes with 44 million gallons daily.
See top sights with your tour leader, including the Palais des Papes, the old Avignon town walls, Notre-Dame des Doms and Pont d’Avignon.
See top sights with your tour leader, including the Palais des Papes, the old Avignon town walls, Notre-Dame des Doms and Pont d’Avignon.
Experience an unforgettable evening in Avignon with a tour of the incredible, historical architecture and an authentic three-course Provençal dinner!
Experience an unforgettable evening in Avignon with a tour of the incredible, historical architecture and an authentic three-course Provençal dinner!
Get excited for a highlight of trips to France - the French Riviera! Travel to glamorous Monaco and marvel at the Prince's Palace, the Casino de Monte-Carlo and more. Then, head to the village of Eze for a workshop at the Fragonard perfume factory! Later, arrive in Nice and discover this sparkling, seaside city on an orientation tour.
Marvel at the views along this famous coastline! The French Riviera is renowned for its dazzling beaches and glamorous seaside towns.
Marvel at the views along this famous coastline! The French Riviera is renowned for its dazzling beaches and glamorous seaside towns.
Explore this small sovereign city-state with your tour leader. Marvel at the Prince's Palace, Casino de Monte-Carlo, Oceanography Museum and the Cathedral of Monaco.
Explore this small sovereign city-state with your tour leader. Marvel at the Prince's Palace, Casino de Monte-Carlo, Oceanography Museum and the Cathedral of Monaco.
Stopover in the medieval seaside village of Eze. Here, enjoy a relaxed perfume creation workshop at the impressive Fragonard Perfumery!
Stopover in the medieval seaside village of Eze. Here, enjoy a relaxed perfume creation workshop at the impressive Fragonard Perfumery!
Join your tour leader for an orientation tour of Nice! This gorgeous seaside city boasts beautiful beaches as well as sunshine almost all year round.
Join your tour leader for an orientation tour of Nice! This gorgeous seaside city boasts beautiful beaches as well as sunshine almost all year round.
Travel to Italy and one of the world’s most famous landmarks, the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Florence is next on the list. Discover this captivating Renaissance city during an orientation tour and free time. Why not sample authentic Tuscan cuisine with an optional dinner? Finally, head to tonight’s accommodation in the Tuscan hills.
Tick the Leaning Tower of Pisa off your bucket list and snap iconic photos of yourself ‘holding up’ this world-famous landmark!
Tick the Leaning Tower of Pisa off your bucket list and snap iconic photos of yourself ‘holding up’ this world-famous landmark!
Explore this historic, Renaissance city. See highlights like Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the replica of Michelangelo’s David.
Explore this historic, Renaissance city. See highlights like Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the replica of Michelangelo’s David.
Get a true taste of Tuscany with this culinary experience in Florence! Sit down for a family-style meal and indulge in classic Tuscan dishes.
Get a true taste of Tuscany with this culinary experience in Florence! Sit down for a family-style meal and indulge in classic Tuscan dishes.
The tour makes its way to Italy's capital, Rome. Embark on a walking tour with an expert local guide and gain insight into Rome’s incredible history. Top Rome highlights today include the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Roman Forum and, of course, the Colosseum. Tonight, look forward to an included group dinner.
See some of this ancient city’s highlights like the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps before your free day tomorrow.
See some of this ancient city’s highlights like the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps before your free day tomorrow.
Look forward to a free day to experience Rome's ancient history, exquisite culture and delicious food at your own pace! Choose to embark on guided tours of the Colosseum and Roman Forum or Vatican. Or, visit all three attractions with the Eternal Rome excursion! Due to popularity, be sure to book these excursions prior to the start of the tour.
Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum.
Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum.
Visit the smallest country in the world, skip the lines and be mesmerised by the artistic masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and on a guided tour!
Visit the smallest country in the world, skip the lines and be mesmerised by the artistic masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and on a guided tour!
Discover Rome’s ancient and artistic wonders! Tour the legendary Colosseum & Roman Forum and explore the magnificent Vatican Museums.
Discover Rome’s ancient and artistic wonders! Tour the legendary Colosseum & Roman Forum and explore the magnificent Vatican Museums.
After 11 days of unforgettable travel moments and adventures, the tour ends in Rome today after breakfast with the group. Make sure you have exchanged contact details with your newly made travel friends, and share your amazing tour memories with us online!
Take a guided drive through Paris, spotting iconic sights like L’Opéra Garnier, the Tuileries Gardens, the Seine, Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and more!
See Barcelona’s iconic highlights including the Sagrada Família and Palau Güell! Visit the famous La Boqueria market and the historic Barrio Gótico.
Marvel at the Pont du Gard, a towering Roman aqueduct with three tiers of arches that once supplied Nîmes with 44 million gallons daily.
Tick the Leaning Tower of Pisa off your bucket list and snap iconic photos of yourself ‘holding up’ this world-famous landmark!
Discover Rome’s ancient and artistic wonders! Tour the legendary Colosseum & Roman Forum and explore the magnificent Vatican Museums.
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Travel on the 1st leg of the combo tour and visit 7 countries in 11 days
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Enhance your tour with these carefully selected optional experiences. Each one is designed to add depth and excitement to your journey, allowing you to customize your adventure according to your interests.
A day of Parisian highlights awaits! Taste macarons, explore Galeries Lafayette, see the city on a River Seine cruise and much more.
Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.
Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!
See Barcelona’s iconic highlights including the Sagrada Família and Palau Güell! Visit the famous La Boqueria market and the historic Barrio Gótico.
Enjoy a vibrant Flamenco performance along with a buffet dinner serving up Spanish delights and unlimited drinks!
Experience an unforgettable evening in Avignon with a tour of the incredible, historical architecture and an authentic three-course Provençal dinner!
Get a true taste of Tuscany with this culinary experience in Florence! Sit down for a family-style meal and indulge in classic Tuscan dishes.
Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum.
Visit the smallest country in the world, skip the lines and be mesmerised by the artistic masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and on a guided tour!
Discover Rome’s ancient and artistic wonders! Tour the legendary Colosseum & Roman Forum and explore the magnificent Vatican Museums.
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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Amsterdam and Rome, book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.
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No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting destination for the first day of your tour. Make sure you keep departure times and possible delays in mind when booking flights. Please click here to visit Skyscanner - a useful tool for comparing prices from the vast majority of airlines.
When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in the same room(s), unless you request single supplements or specifically request us not to.
If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.
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If you would like to receive the hotel list in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel, please request this by sending an email to info@expatexplore.com with your booking reference.
Expat Explore can provide travellers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis. Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law. Once you have received confirmation that your booking has been paid in full, you can request your visa support documents by emailing info@expatexplore.com - please allow up to 10 working days to receive these documents.
All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.
Our tours are not suitable for young children, so we set a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Expat Explore reserves the absolute right to accept or decline a booking at our discretion.
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Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option available. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine.
No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting point for the first day of your tour. We have partnered with Welcome Pickups to secure a hassle-free service. You will be met at the arrivals gate by your driver. Your driver will track your flight, so they'll wait for you even if it's delayed. Please click here to book an airport transfer.
This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.